Public health advocates champion equitable access to health services, amplify community voices, and push for systemic reforms that protect population health. They work across sectors—engaging with policymakers, mobilizing grassroots campaigns, and influencing legislation to support evidence-based interventions. Through strategic communication and coalition-building, public health advocates raise awareness of issues like healthcare access, environmental justice, and chronic disease prevention. Their work is essential in making health a central consideration in social, political, and economic decisions. Often grounded in both research and lived experience, public health advocates translate complex data into compelling narratives that drive action. They may work with NGOs, local governments, or international bodies to address health disparities and uphold human rights in healthcare delivery. Public health advocates also monitor the implementation of health laws, ensuring accountability and transparency. As global health crises and inequality persist, these professionals remain steadfast voices pushing institutions to prioritize the well-being of all communities.
Title : Spillover at the edge: Mapping zoonotic disease risk in the wildland-urban interface
Roman Sharnuud, University of Tennessee, United States
Title : AI for good? Expanding our understanding of opinion leaders in a changing digital landscape
Amelia Burke Garcia, NORC at the University of Chicago, United States
Title : Confidence as care: Empowering under represented voices in public health leadership and community engagement
Sheena Yap Chan, The Tao of Self-Confidence, Canada
Title : Redefining eHealth literacy for the digital age: A scoping review to advance equity, engagement, and behaviour change
Comfort Sanuade, Concordia University, Canada
Title : Innovative approaches in public health leadership: Empowering communities for resilient health systems
Mohammad Kamal Hussain, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
Title : Assessing human exposure to key chemical carcinogens diagnostic approaches and interpretation
Vladan Radosavljevic, Military Medical Academy, Serbia